LED Projector Headlights

[ShipFixer]

Here comes my next upgrade, courtesy of HIDprojectors.com . I wanted to retain a stock look next to the new OEM grill, etc. Going to stuff some extra butyl rubber around the seals and put some protective film on first, but excited to get these on. Already have the modern LED projector foglights and they are worlds better.

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[TooMuchControl]

Already have the modern LED projector foglights and they are worlds better.

Do tell. What did you install?


I have the projector style headlights on mine and I went with the Philips Ultinon. There are small dark spots compared to the original reflectors, but the visibility is better. I've grown used to it now.

[ShipFixer]

I have the SIEMID ones from the other thread:

https://a.co/d/16ezRlH

I get more inprovement from them vs stock than I get from the Katana bulbs in my stock housing. Katanas are pretty good but there are times like driving across the desert on a moonless night where I wish I had LED projectors.

[ShipFixer]

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[ShipFixer]

Finally got these in today. HIDProjectors opened and resealed these, but I ran a line of butyl rubber around the seams for extra water intrusion protection. Ceramic coated with Gtechniq this and that, should stay clear for the long run!

I followed the instructions found on most of the forums. Did not remove the front bumper cover, I just unbolted it from the fenders and removed the clips under the grille so I could pull it out of the way far enough to access the bottom two bolts holding the headlight assemblies in place.

Original right side:



New left side going in:









Fit of the ANZO headlight assemblies is pretty close to OEM; I put some ANZO headlights on a 2001 Sentra long ago and they were nowhere near this close. No issues there. Just drove around and the beam pattern is excellent. Far, far better than halogens or the Katana LED bulbs I was using. The Katanas are very bright but throw light "everywhere." Better than other brands, but not great when you are on the highway alone on a moonless night in the desert in California.

I like that I kept the stock look while also getting modern projectors. HIDProjectors.com gives you a choice of blacked out or stock chrome; I went with the latter.

[bozoneX]

What does it take to aim them, is there an external screw?

[ShipFixer]

What does it take to aim them, is there an external screw?

Yes - the same 8mm hex nut for vertical alignment that's present on the OEM assembly. Left/right is fixed but it's straight as-is. They were very close to perfect right out of the box though, I only had to raise the left one a tiny bit.

[ShipFixer]

More photos, this time outside.

[silverarrow27]

Looks great, on my list to do. Maybe next year.

[Zen_master]

So did you buy new headlight housings and install new bulbs in the new housings?

[Zen_master]

Here comes my next upgrade, courtesy of HIDprojectors.com . I wanted to retain a stock look next to the new OEM grill, etc. Going to stuff some extra butyl rubber around the seals and put some protective film on first, but excited to get these on. Already have the modern LED projector foglights and they are worlds better.

Can you share which products you chose to apply for these steps? Going to spring for these same lights. Thanks

[ShipFixer]

@Zen_master I used Morimoto RetroRubber OEM grade sealant to add an extra layer of rubber over the seam between the lens and housing. I didn't heat it up or anything, I just pulled and stretched the rubber along the seam and pushed it into the gap as a "just in case" layer. Have done this on a number of different housings and have never had moisture intrusion, these have been no different.

https://a.co/d/8pwd8Zb

For UV and chemical protection, I use GTechniq products. First layer has to be their ceramic coating for glass and plastic, G5:

https://a.co/d/clJ3eI9

On top of that, I put a layer of their EXO v5, an organic hydrophobic layer that in the latest version has some UV protection as well:

https://a.co/d/aCu9dDQ

The v5 has lasted a lot longer than v4 did, which is as-advertised So far so good, my truck has been living outside since August and the lights remain both haze and moisture free.

[BenjaminWright]

@Zen_master I used Morimoto RetroRubber OEM grade sealant to add an extra layer of rubber over the seam between the lens and housing. I didn't heat it up or anything, I just pulled and stretched the rubber along the seam and pushed it into the gap as a "just in case" layer. Have done this on a number of different housings and have never had moisture intrusion, these have been no different.

https://a.co/d/8pwd8Zb

For UV and chemical protection, I use GTechniq products. First layer has to be their ceramic coating for glass and plastic, G5:

https://a.co/d/clJ3eI9

On top of that, I put a layer of their EXO v5, an organic hydrophobic layer that in the latest version has some UV protection as well:

https://a.co/d/aCu9dDQ
Pokerogue
The v5 has lasted a lot longer than v4 did, which is as-advertised So far so good, my truck has been living outside since August and the lights remain both haze and moisture free.

What a great setup! How often do you reapply GTechniq EXO v5 to maintain its effectiveness, especially with prolonged exposure to outdoor sunlight?

[ShipFixer]

I've done it once at ~6 months, going to target every 4-6 months. It stays pretty slippery feeling and easy to clean, etc.